About Us
About Home of Dreams
At just sixteen years old, Wanume Lasuli founded the Home of Dreams orphanage. Inspired by a personal tragedy within his own family, he became determined to help other children who had nowhere else to go. With an estimated three million orphaned children Uganda faces one of the largest orphan crises in Africa. Thousands of children rely on orphanages and community organizations for shelter and support. Many of the children Wanume cares for were found living on the streets or were left without family. With little support beyond his father, Wanume became both a caregiver and family to dozens of children, some as young as two years old. To shelter as many children as possible, Wanume gave up his own room at his father’s house. As the number of children rose, the orphanage eventually outgrew the family’s home, forcing Wanume to rent a small house. Wanume became responsible for paying rent each month while also providing food, clothing, medical care, and education. Wanume does all he can to ensure that every child goes to school and receives the education needed to build successful, independent future. Thanks to Wanume’s dedication, several of the children have already graduated from school and begun pursuing careers. These successes allow Wanume to welcome new orphaned children into Home of Dreams and to continue his mission.
About Me
My name is Victoria Gonchar, and I am a high school student from Dallas, Texas. I serve as Chair of the Junior Board of Big Dreams Children's Foundation and founded Escape Eviction, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing homelessness in my community. My passion for serving vulnerable population has led me to complete training through the U.S. Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights, where I became a Certified Human Rights Consultant and completed masterclasses in Nonprofit Management and Protecting the Rights of a Child in Humanitarian Situations. These experiences have strengthened my understanding of the unique challenges many children face and reinforced my commitment to creating sustainable, long-term solutions. Home of Dreams has become one of the most meaningful projects of my life. Over time I learned that the best way I could help was by creating lasting opportunities that would strengthen the orphanage for years to come. That belief has shaped my work with Home of Dreams ever since.